The guided-rotor compressor (GRC) is a positive-displacement rotary gas compressor. The compression volume is defined by the trochoidally rotating rotor mounted on an eccentric drive shaft with a typical 80 to 85% adiabatic efficiency.
History
The development of the GRC started in 1990 to minimize the use of compressor valve plates and springs by using simple inlet/discharge ports.
Uses
The guided-rotor compressor is under research as a hydrogen compressor for hydrogen stations and hydrogen pipeline transport.
See also
- Liquid-ring pump – Type of rotating positive-displacement pump.
- Rotary-screw compressor – Gas compressor using a rotary positive-displacement mechanism
- Rotary vane pump – Positive-displacement pump consisting of vanes mounted to a rotor that rotates inside a cavity
References
- GRC - Detailed description and defining geometry
- Hydrogen delivery liquefaction & compression Archived 2012-03-14 at the Wayback Machine
- "Mechanical properties". Archived from the original on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2009-10-24.
- Development history
- Overview of interstate hydrogen pipeline systems
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